Cerity Partners

Financial Services

BusinessDevelopmentOfficer

$120–150k New York City, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Business Development Officer at Cerity Partners. Skills: Sales, Client acquisition, Revenue generation. Develop and execute strategic sales plans. Identify and pursue new business opportunities”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve sales targets; Grow client base; Increase revenue

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Eligibility Requirements

Occasional travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years experience

Nice to Have

Master's degree preferred, CFA designation preferred, CPA designation preferred

What You'll Do.

Develop and execute strategic sales plans

Identify and pursue new business opportunities

Build and maintain strong client relationships

Achieve sales targets and revenue goals

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure client satisfaction

Prepare and deliver sales presentations

Manage the sales pipeline effectively

Analyze market trends and competitor activities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams; Client service teams

Communication Scope

Sales presentations; Client communication

Full Job Description

**Position Summary:** We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Officer to join our Growth organization. This role is responsible for cultivating new client relationships and supporting the firm’s growth initiatives in high-net-worth (HNW) and ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) segments. The ideal candidate will have deep experience engaging, converting, and managing perspective clients as well as a solid understanding of executive compensation and benefits, financial, tax, estate and risk management planning, within the wealth management industry. **Primary Responsibilities** * Engage and convert high quality prospective clients (introduce through internal and external lead sources), including delivering the appropriate inbound and outbound effort * Managing on-going client relationships and expanding those relationships where appropriate * Collaborating with other internal stakeholders to ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new clients. * Effectively manage prospect pipeline with activity-based metrics and qualitative engagement * Track and report key business development metrics, including pipeline progress, conversion, and revenue growth. **Required Qualifications:** * Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field; MBA or CFP® a plus. * 5+ years of experience in business development, sales and relationship management experience within financial services or wealth management. * Proven track record of meeting or exceeding growth targets. * Strong understanding of investment products, financial planning, and regulatory environment. * Experience in workplace solutions and conversion process * Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. * Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively. * FINRA Series 7 and 66 (or 63 & 65) * Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or similar credentials **Compensation Range:** $120,000-150,000 **Why Cerity Partners:** Our

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